Hi. I plan to start crossplaying (MtF) and I was wondering if there were any pitfalls I should avoid. I'm going to try to pass so if there are any ways to look less manly or dead giveaways to steer clear of, please let me know. Thank you in advance.

Theres tips all over this forum, but just remember the basics. SHAVE! Thats a key. Your legs, chest, facial. Its almost unbelievable but Ive seen MtF crossplayers keep their goatees and leg hair! Not cool! Remember its very difficult to completely pass, but as long as you make a decent effort, no one will complain. To me the important aspect is the costume and how well you put it together based on the character youre portraying.
Good luck!

Reality: Recycled or no cosplay at all. Got to love commissioning! Thanks everyone!! Serious thanks to Dulcinea, who actually made the deadline for the accessories far in advance and of outstanding quality. Sucks they won't be used.

Reality: Recycled or no cosplay at all. Got to love commissioning! Thanks everyone!! Serious thanks to Dulcinea, who actually made the deadline for the accessories far in advance and of outstanding quality. Sucks they won't be used.

The first convention i did I got comments on the fact I shaved everywhere. I do not like hair one bit except on my head lol. The infamous "Beardie-Moon" as I call em people were talking about earlier is one thing you do not want to see. Now I was raised female for the first 12 years of my life so I have some experience in that regard before being forced back to male. I would suggest you try to act natural. I know it is hard heck I still have that problem but the more nervous you appear the more you will stand out. Make sure you have no visible hair anywhere, wear things that are decent and respectful and just try to be yourself and you should do fine. I am still not very good with makeup but I am getting better. This is the most recent attempt if you want any ideas on that.

Hi. I plan to start crossplaying (MtF) and I was wondering if there were any pitfalls I should avoid. I'm going to try to pass so if there are any ways to look less manly or dead giveaways to steer clear of, please let me know. Thank you in advance.

you gotta specify what your doing, cause there's extreme on both levels of this where you pass whether you try to or not, and others where clearly even I haven't got it yet(after like 15 yrs).

pitfalls are:

Evidence of smuggling snakes and briefs(even over the hose)? for crap sake, no's
any boob searching goon could get a frown(get it right or put them down),
anyone looking at your face( with each on-looking human, THAT"S the first place)
you don't need to walk the walk, or talk the talk unless you trying to raise an onlooker's C@cXif you have no shame?then you can't truly be lame like this reply XD

Just have fun with it, that's the key. If you're uncomfortably in your costume, people will pick up on it. Me, I play it up. Everyone loves the cheeky crossplayer. :P

That and remember that you are biologically male, which means your features are going to be broader and stronger. Research makeup tips from fellow illusionists or drag queens (there are several on YouTube that are a *tremendous* help).

Most importantly, don't give up! It's hard for a boy to look like a girl, otherwise I'd assume it'd be a much more popular thing to do. Keep practicing, learn from your mistakes, and you'll eventually get it.